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It's a four-bar linkage, just like almost all multi-link rear suspension designs. dw, Maestro, Horst, VPP, KS link ... all four-bars.So its basically a rear linkage swing arm - with a headset at the end, with an added linkage for steering.
Its got to be adding a LOT of weight over a normal fork setup. Fork is still there, it just lacks a single steerer - but there is a short one in that headtube AND in the swingarm. That means two headsets. The linkage and shock are adding extra weight. The steering linkage adds weight (and is begging to be snapped). And you need extra engineering for the front linkage pivot points, on top of head tube strength.
Its interesting, but is answering a question that's not being asked.
It will be exciting for those attracted to the weird and ultra early adopters - you know like people who buy Alfa's after their last one had to be completely rebuilt, or the kind who expect a mechanic to sign off on work they didn't do. You know the kind of person.
The final weight won't be precisely known until they pop out of the molds and pass all lab tests, but the approximate weight is the same as any other carbon enduro bike. We know perfectly well it won't sell if it's significantly heavier.